Investment Associate

The Green Recruitment Company; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Investment Associate to evaluate investments in renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include financial modelling, market analysis, and coordinating due diligence. Ideal candidates should have a background in finance or economics with strong financial modelling skills. This full-time role offers exposure to the entire investment lifecycle in a dynamic and growing sector.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate M&A, or project finance.
• Strong ability to build complex financial models from scratch.
• Solid understanding of renewable energy technologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and screen new investment opportunities in renewable assets.
• Build relationships with developers and stakeholders for deal flow.
• Prepare investment committee papers and presentations.

Skills

Financial modelling

Market analysis

Due diligence coordination

Strong communication

Project finance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field

CFA or Master’s preferred

Job description

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Role Overview

As an Investment Associate, you will play a key role in originating, evaluating, and executing investments in renewable energy projects and platforms. Working closely with senior members of the investments team, you will be responsible for financial modelling, market analysis, due diligence coordination, and transaction execution across solar, wind, battery storage, and other clean energy technologies. This role offers exposure to the full investment lifecycle, from early-stage development through to operational asset acquisition and portfolio optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Transaction Origination & Analysis

• Support in identifying and screening new investment opportunities in renewable generation and storage assets, both greenfield and operational.
• Conduct sector research and market analysis to inform investment strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, advisors, and industry stakeholders to source deal flow.
• Develop, update, and review detailed project and corporate financial models (DCF, IRR, NPV, sensitivity analysis).
• Conduct scenario and risk analysis to support investment decision-making.
• Assist in preparing investment committee papers, presentations, and recommendations.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary due diligence processes across technical, legal, financial, and environmental workstreams.
• Liaise with external advisors (law firms, technical consultants, tax advisors) to ensure smooth transaction delivery.
• Support negotiation of transaction documents, including share purchase agreements, joint development agreements, and financing arrangements.
• Assist in monitoring financial and operational performance of portfolio assets post-acquisition.
• Analyse asset-level performance metrics and provide recommendations for optimisation.
• Prepare reports and updates for senior management, lenders, and investors.

5. Strategic & Organisational Contribution

• Contribute to corporate strategy initiatives, including market entry assessments and portfolio growth plans.
• Stay informed on market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics within the renewable energy sector.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking forums as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; CFA or Master’s preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate M&A, or project finance, ideally with exposure to energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, with the ability to build complex models from scratch.
• Solid understanding of renewable energy technologies, market drivers, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience coordinating due diligence and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to senior decision-makers.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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